Why is carbon is considered tetravalent?

A:Since it has four electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.

B:Since it has two electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.

C:Since it has four electrons its outermost orbital, it can donate four electrons to complete its octet.

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Why is carbon is considered tetravalent? 

A:Since it has four electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.

B:Since it has two electrons in its outermost orbital, it needs four more electrons to complete its octet.

C:Since it has four electrons its outermost orbital, it can donate four electrons to complete its octet.

anonymous · Answer

Carbon is considered tetravalent because it has four valence electrons. The valence electrons are in the outermost shell of the atom, and allows Carbon to form four bonds to other atoms. http://www.ask.com/question/why-is-carbon-is-considered-tetravalent

anonymous · Answer

what dose that tell you

anonymous · Answer

what do you think the answer is

anonymous · Answer

do u have any idea what the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

dude, if ur not ganna try then no one is ganna help :/ y cant u just guess?